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The principal Buddha image is “Phra Buddha Deva Patimakorn” in a gesture of seated Buddha on a three tiered pedestal called Phra Pang Smardhi (Lord Buddha in the posture of conoentration), and some ashes of King Rama I are kept under the pedestal. The mural paintings in the hall depict Mahosatha Pandita (The Great Bachelor of Mithila City), The heavens, and Phra Etadagga a disciple. On the middle tier there are two images of the Original Disciples, while the eight effigies of the Holy Priests stand on the lowest pedestal. Inside panels of the windows are decorated with lacquer work of the seals of these monastery dignitaries (in the reign of king Rama III). http://www.watpho.com/en/home/index.php

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Overlooking the eastern shores of the Gulf of Thailand, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya (Google Map) is a jewel in the heart of the city with its internationally famed image, bringing a unique style and first class entertainment to town. Located 147 kilometres southeast of Bangkok or about two-hour drive, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is Thailand's premier beach resort in Pattaya. About 50 kilometres from the Utapao Airport or 45 minutes drive, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is only 8 minutes walk along the beachfront away from the heart of Pattaya's entertainment and shopping area. This Rock 'n' Roll sanctuary is a haven of 320 themed guest rooms and luxury suites that are designed and decorated in a hip and vibrant style, each room featuring an oversized bed head of a famous Rock 'n' Roll personality for a relaxing accommodation in Pattaya.

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Welcome To Island Muay Thai! Our Muay Thai training camp is situated on the north end of one of the most stunning tropical islands in the world- Koh Tao. Just minutes from Sairee Beach, Island Muay Thai has a prime location in one of the most convenient and accessible locations on the island. Long accepted in Asia as one of the toughest, most demanding martial arts in the world, Muay Thai (Thai Kick Boxing) has finally been embraced by the Western world as a truly great fight-training sport to improve movement, conditioning, work rate, striking power and accuracy. Elements of Muay Thai are used by professional fighters in virtually every fight sport- from MMA to K-1 to traditional kick boxing. Since 2004 they've been coming to Koh Tao to learn the secrets of this truly amazing art form from some of the best in the game.

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Patong Beach (Thai หาดป่าตอง) refers to a beach on Phuket's west coast, and to the town adjoining it. It is the main tourist resort in Phuket. It also contains an important center of Phuket's nightlife and is the center of inexpensive shopping on the island. The beach became popular with Western tourists, especially Europeans, in the late 1980s. Numerous large hotels and chain hotels are located there. Patong Beach is as equally famous for its nightlife as also the 3.5-kilometer beach that runs the entire length of Patong’s western side.

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Patong Beach is the most popular and well-developed beach on Phuket Island. Long recognized as one of the world's Top 10 diving sites, Phuket is now Thailand's most important tourist destination, offering a variety of beaches, attractions and exciting night life.

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